Provide updated information about students to teachers, as well as, consultation services to assist them in developing program strategies that are appropriate for the student

Provide a support within classrooms or in a withdrawal setting

Act as a liaison between students, teachers and parents

Assist teachers in either modifying the expectations and/or providing appropriate accommodations to meet the needs of the students. (Most students only need accommodations.)

Responsibilities of Educational Assistants

Work as a team with teachers, students and parents.

Provide physical assistance to students

Photocopy notes and take notes for students

Draw student attention back to instructions or tasks.

Provide prompts to motivate students to complete work

Assist with behavioral management programs

Collaborate in the IEP process

Assist students under the direction of the teacher

Assist with appropriate modifications and/or accommodations

Monitor and record the student's achievements and progress, under the direction of the teacher

Maintain ongoing communication with the student's teacher and the Special Education teacher

Responsibilities of the Students

To become familiar with their identification and information contained in the IEP.

Collaborate in the development of their IEP and transition plan

Come prepared for class

Complete work assigned and participates in class discussions or activities.

Use withdrawal support as needed

Monitor his/her progress toward goals

Explore postsecondary options and arrange for support at the postsecondary level.

Become a self-advocate

Responsibilities of the Parents

Encourage children to complete their work to the best of their ability

Advocate for their child's best interests

Reinforce and extend the educational efforts of the teacher

Provide consent for up-to-date medical information or any relevant assessments to the school

Provide important information about their child's likes, dislikes, learning styles, interests, and reactions to situations, and about the talents and skills their child demonstrates in the home and community

Collaborate with others in the development of the IEP, and transition plan.

Share important information with the in-school team (Academic Resource, Special Education teachers, Educational Assistants, classroom teachers, consultants and administrators) to help make decisions about educational interventions to help the student.